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With chapter 1, Hytale will have a new boss: the Gobliterator. The fight will feature multiple phases and will also be playable in a more difficult variant. Even before players have a chance to face the boss, Hytale Director Simon Collins-Laflamme has added another incentive: he promises $15,000 to the first player to defeat the Gobliterator under particularly harsh conditions.
The Gobliterator must be defeated on Hard mode. At the same time, the entire run must be completed in Hardcore mode: alone, without armor, potions or glitches. Exploration mode iron weapons are allowed. The attempt must be streamed so that the run can later be verified using the recording. Collins-Laflamme also rules out taking a shortcut through the creative mode.
The players are anxious, but the rules are not yet entirely clear
The announcement has been well received by X players. Many seem eager to take on the challenge and say they intend to train specifically for it and develop strategies. However, the current rules raise some questions: should the entire run be completed without armor or just fighting the boss? And can anyone enter if they’re streaming for the first time specifically for the challenge? Collins-Laflamme explicitly refers to the first streamer, but has not yet specified any requirements regarding audience size or previous streams. He plans to publish a more detailed version of the rules before Chapter 1 launches on October 12, 2026.
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